Cause

The error indicates a software array size limitation when ERASE or ELIMINATE are used with large complex polygon coverages, or coverages that include the universe polygon in the area to be erased or eliminated.

Solution or Workaround

Make sure the universe polygon is not included in the set of features to be erased or eliminated.

Code:
Arc: eliminate soils soilsel
Enter a logical expression: reselect soils# ne 1
Do you wish to re-enter expression (Y/N)? N
Do you wish to enter another expression (Y/N)? Y
Enter a logical expression: res area < 40000
Do you wish to re-enter expression (Y/N)? N
Do you wish to enter another expression (Y/N)? N

Buffer the polygon-erase cover with a very small buffer distance, and use the new buffer coverage as the erase cover. This simplifies the set of features ArcInfo must use to execute a command.